For Antonio Galloni, “Two-thousand twenty-one is a brilliant vintage for the dry whites of Bordeaux… the wines have the energy that is often associated with cooler seasons, but the textural richness that is often only achieved in warm years. That duality makes the best 2021 whites compelling and absolutely riveting in the finest examples.”For Jeff Leve, it was “this is the best vintage for white Bordeaux wine in years. The wines offer everything fans of Bordeaux Blanc could ever want in a wine.”

95 points from Jane Anson:

Jane Anson recently published her overwhelmingly positive thoughts on the 2021 Petit Cheval. A wine that clearly benefits from unusually long ageing in the barrel on the lees for added texture, structure and ageing potential, it has “a lovely density through the mid palate”and is “great quality”. As mentioned, it comes close to the much more expensive rivals such as the Pavillon Blanc from Chateau Margaux and La Mission Haut Brion Blanc.

For white wine collectors looking for something outside of the usual hunting grounds in Burgundy, Petit Cheval is an excellent option, but with just a couple of thousand cases made, sourcing it is difficult, making it one to secure now. Do let us know if you would like to secure a case or two.